- Matchup: Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Seton Hall (+7)
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The Seton Hall Pirates (20-11) are heading to Madison Square Garden this Friday to face off against the St. John’s Red Storm (25-6) in the Big East Semifinals. St. John’s is currently favored by 7 points according to Vegas lines, with a total set at 132.5.
In their previous encounter, the Seton Hall Pirates were defeated by St. John’s, concluding the game at 72-65. The Pirates committed 17 personal fouls while St. John’s had 18. From beyond the arc, Seton Hall made 7 of 20 attempts. St. John’s converted 13 of 22 free throws, resulting in a successful shooting percentage of 59.1% from the line. St. John’s secured 27 rebounds (7 offensive, 20 defensive) but did not register a block. They recorded 16 assists and 5 steals during the game. Defensively, Seton Hall allowed St. John’s to shoot at 50.0% from the field with 26 made baskets out of 52 attempts. The Pirates managed 8 assists and forced the Red Storm into 9 turnovers, securing 5 steals. On the rebound front, Seton Hall gathered 31 boards, including 10 offensive. They converted 18 of 27 free throw attempts for a shooting rate of 66.7%. Offensively, Seton Hall had a FG percentage of 41.1% (23 of 56), hitting 1 of 11 three-point attempts.
Adam Clark made a notable impact in the last matchup, finishing with a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the floor and contributing 3 assists. While he played for 30 minutes, he did not record any rebounds, scoring 15 points on 5 of 10 shooting.
Seton Hall enters this game with a record of 20-11 for the season. The team averages 11.2 turnovers per game and commits 18.6 fouls. Overall, Seton Hall is grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game and has a total of 403 assists this season, ranking 274th nationally in assists. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 30.5% (148 of 485) and convert 72.0% from the free throw line. The Pirates score an average of 70.4 points per game (301st in the nation) while shooting 43.7% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Pirates are forcing their opponents into 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 17.5 fouls. They allow 32.8% shooting from three-point range and rank 12th nationally in points allowed per game (65.1). Seton Hall’s defense gives up a shooting percentage of 40.3% (655 of 1,624) and permits 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 67th in D-1 for assists allowed with 380 this year.
In their last matchup, the St. John’s Red Storm defeated Seton Hall with a score of 72-65. They allowed Seton Hall to secure 31 rebounds overall (10 offensive). St. John’s struggled from three-point range, converting just 1 of 11 attempts (9.1%) and finished the game making 18 of 27 free throws (66.7%). Seton Hall managed to hit 23 of 56 attempts from the floor, resulting in a 41.1% shooting percentage. The Red Storm shot 26 of 52 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.0%. They were 7 of 20 on three-pointers (35.0%) and made 13 out of 22 free throw attempts for 59.1%. Seton Hall accumulated 17 fouls in the matchup, sending St. John’s to the line for 22 shots. They also committed 9 turnovers while recording 5 steals. St. John’s managed 20 defensive boards along with 7 offensive, totaling 27 in that contest.
Zuby Ejiofor was pivotal for the Red Storm during this game, hitting 8 of 12 shots for a field goal percentage of 66.7%. He added 2 rebounds, scored 21 points in 24 minutes, and registered 1 assist.
St. John’s boasts a win-loss record of 25-6 this year. The Red Storm average 17.3 fouls per game and hit 72.4% from the free throw line. They distribute assists 16.4 times per contest (ranking 50th nationally) while turning the ball over 10.5 times per game. They have scored a total of 2,538 points this season, averaging 81.9 points per game, and securing 38.7 rebounds per contest. The Red Storm’s field goal percentage stands at 45.2%, placing them 188th in Division 1.
Defensively, St. John’s ranks 89th in points allowed per game (70.5). They have forced 13.9 turnovers on average while permitting opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field (70th in the nation). The Red Storm yields 31.9% on three-point attempts (201 of 630) and allow teams to make 71.6% of their free throw attempts. They concede 12.1 assists and 34.5 rebounds per game, ranking 74th and 193rd in college basketball, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this crucial NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Seton Hall (+7)
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